I will admit that I am one of those individuals who has hundreds of DVDs in their movie collection. Have I watched most of these movies more than once? No, but I like having them there. Are you one of those individuals? If you want to expand your movie collection to 50 movies or 500 movies, prepare to spend an arm and a leg. That is unless you keep reading on and familiarize yourself with 3 easy ways to expand your DVD collection without breaking the bank.
Check Classified Websites
Classified websites are a great way to expand your DVD collection without going broke. How so? Because it is actually more common to see a collection or lot of DVDs being sold than individual ones. So instead of seeing one movie for sale, you are likely to see a group of 10 or more movies for sale. But wait! Won't this increase the price? Yes, you will pay more for the overall total, but you often get a better value for your money. Most sellers offer a discount. For example, you might normally pay $7 for one used DVD, but you might be able to get 2 for $10 (instead of $14).
But wait again! What if I only want 2 movies out of the lot of 25? This might pose a problem. However, there is good news. Most sellers on classified websites are smart enough to group their movie collections by genre. So if you are a fan of romantic comedies, hopefully, you will be buying 25 romantic comedies that you will enjoy watching. Otherwise, unless you are presented with a great deal, move on.
Check Going Out of Business Sales
You always hate to hear that a business folded, but it is common in today's economy. One victim of today's economy and the internet age is video rental stores. Since many Americans now order their video rentals through the internet (where they have more choices, no late fees, and can have a movie delivered right to their door), local video store is struggling to stay afloat. A good percentage will close down shop and for you, this means "store closing sales."
If you weren't already aware, caution is advised when you go anywhere near a store closing sale. In most cases, all sales that were in place before are now gone. So even though the video store may have charged $5 for used DVDs in the past, the original price might be $7 or $8 now. So that 20% discount isn't looking so good. For the truly best deals, wait until the last days or week of the going out of business sale.
Netflix or BlockBuster
Netflix and Blockbuster are two popular companies that offer movies by mail. You create an account, get set up on monthly payments, start your movie list, and those movies arrive in order of availability. Great huh? Despite being in the movie rental business, you will also find a collection of used DVDs available for sale. The price of these DVDs depends on a number of factors, including whether it is a new release or not. Often times though, the price is around half that of buying the movie new.
The main advantage to expanding your DVD collection through this route is that you can watch the movie first. If you have a Netflix account, rent the movie. Like it and want your own copy? See if it is available for sale. You save money by using used DVDs, but you also get the best value for your money since you aren't essentially stuck with a movie you hated.
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